Who doesn’t love Eevee and it’s “eeveelutions”? It’s cute, resourceful in its moveset, and unlike any other Pokémon even to this day.
Even in the original 151 Pokémon, Eevee was an incredibly popular Pokémon. It was the only one at the time that could evolve into multiple different Pokémon, all of which had their own unique stats and types.
Fast forward to today and Eevee STILL stands alone as the only Pokémon that can evolve into 8 separate and unique others. So who isn’t interested in learning about which are the most expensive in their Pokémon card form?
Those 8 that we will be looking into today are Flareon, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon. Unfortunately, Eevee did not have any cards that made the list, but let’s give the OG a nice pat on the back for brining all of the others into the Pokémon world in the first place.
This article won’t include any specialty release cards. All cards in the main list will be ones that could be pulled from packs and will be ordered based off their average raw value.
*Please note that this article was updated on 11/11/2024 and prices may have changed since then. Click the link in the pictures to get the most recent pricing update!*
Let’s get started!
#21 -Flareon Skyridge #H7
~$150
Coming in at #21 is Flareon from the incredibly popular Skyridge set. This e-reader Flareon has held popularity and price for many years and doesn’t seem to be changing from that any time soon.
Spoiler alert that Flareon does not make this list much. That being said, this particular one has some incredible art and definitely deserves some attention.
Let’s see what else is on the list!
#20 – Umbreon EX #112
~$200
The Umbreon ex may not be recognized by as many people and may not be as popular as some other cards from the list. That being said, this card and the Unseen Forces set both have some serious collection value and are definitely worth adding to any collection.
For being the only representative in the Ruby & Sapphire set, we should definitely give a tip of the hat to the Umbreon ex.
#19 – Japanese Umbreon GX #229
~$200
The Japanese Umbreon GX is our first modern card to make the list. It comes from the incredibly popular Japanese GX Ultra Shiny set and is second in price to only the very popular Japanese Shiny Charizard.
Like other modern cards, this one has fluctuated in price quite a bit. Since January 2023, it has gone up to just over $400 and dropped to as low as $135 in its raw form.
Regardless, this is a great pickup that a lot of people think will be a good Pokémon card investment into the future.
#18 – 1st Edition Dark Espeon #4
~$230
Making it’s first appearance on the list, the Espeon (Dark Espeon in this case) comes from the incredibly popular Neo Destiny set. It is the most expensive Eeveelution from that set and shares space with some other incredibly popular and valuable cards.
Even its non first edition counterpart is still worth a solid $70. And if you’ve ever had one or tried to sell one, you will quickly find that it is not a tough card to sell back on the market. Huzzah for psychic purple cats.
#17 – 1st Edition Espeon #1
~$230
Our second entrant from the Neo sets is none other than the 1st Edition Espeon from the Neo Discovery set. Much like the Dark Espeon above, even the non 1st Edition version of this card sells for an impressive ~$60.
If you happen to have the 1st edition one then, you could be sitting on $150-300 card in its raw form! If you’re looking to get rid of one I or anyone else would be more than happy to take it off your hands.
#16 – Vaporeon Skyridge #H31
~$235
Skyridge strikes again. And this time in the form of the first Vaporeon on the list.
With a still incredibly charming art and from the same set as our #21 Flareon on the list, the Vaporeon is another amazing collectors card.
In case you’re counting, the Skyridge set has already made its second appearance, and we are only on #16.
#15 – Umbreon Aquapolis #H29
~$240
At #14, we have yet another e-reader on the list. This time from the Aquapolis set.
The H29 Umbreon is no different from our other e-reader Eeveelutions. It is both a highly sought after and highly collectible card from yet another incredibly valuable set.
And if you’re counting, this makes the third Umbreon appearance already on the list.
#14 – Japanese Karen’s Umbreon #91
~$250
The Japanese Karen’s Umbreon is a Japanese exclusive card so you won’t be able to find this in an English version. It was also from a pretty hard to get set, which is the main reason for the price tag on it.
It is one of the few Umbreon art works that shows Umbreon actually glowing! That and its exclusivity make it a definite must-have for Umbreon collectors.
If you want to learn more about this card, check out this video!
#13 – Flareon Gold Star #100
~$280
Our first Gold Star (hint hint) on the list is the Flareon Gold Star from the incredibly popular Power Keepers set. The artwork from these EX series sets are particularly appreciated because they were the first to bleed out of the box.
If we look at this Flareon, we can see that the ear, the paw, and some fire from the tail actually come out of the picture, giving it more of a 3D look than some of the older sets.
If you’re wondering if this card should belong in your collection? The answer is yes.
#12 – Japanese Gold Star Jolteon #27
~$280
Thought we were done with Gold Star cards? Think again.
This time though, the Japanese Gold Star Jolteon makes it on the list. The English version is also quite valuable, possibly enough so to also make the list…
That being said, there is not nearly as much sold data on the Japanese Gold Star cards, so Jolteon will have to hold it down on this list for now. If you’re holding onto the Flareon and Vaporeon, know those two should be just as valuable as this one!
#11 – Gold Star Jolteon #101
~$300
Sitting right below its Japanese counterpart is none other than the Gold Star Jolteon. Once again, the Power Keepers set delivers an incredibly valuable card that remains highly collectible even to this day.
Once again, the artwork bleeds out into the outside of the frame, giving it a 3D effect. If you happen to have the Flareon already, how could you go on without adding the Gold Star Jolteon to the collection?
#10 – Japanese Leafeon VMAX #89
~$300
Another modern card makes the list, and this time is is Leafeon making its first appearance!
The Sword and Shield era of Pokémon cards have some serious value, but the Japanese versions of them were more exclusive and have therefore held more value than their English counterparts.
For those of you guessing what might be next, let’s not count out some other modern cards for the rest of the top 10!
#9 – Japanese Glaceon VMAX #91
~$300
The Japanese Eevee Hero set (the Japanese version of Evolving Skies) strikes again. This time in the form of Glaceon.
Despite this set being newer, both the English and Japanese versions of Evolving Skies (Japanese Eevee Heroes for the Japanese set) started off highly collectible and have only continued to grow in popularity and price since release. If you have this card and are wondering if you should get it graded, the answer is typically yes. But feel free to read more on grading here if you are considering it.
#8 – Gold Star Vaporeon #102
~$350
Another day, another Gold Star on the list. This time is is the English Vaporeon Gold Star from the Power Keepers set. Yes, that is the same set as the Flareon above.
Because these gold star cards have so much value and are so sought after, there are definitely fake versions of them floating around in the market.
If you want to find some ways to spot fake cards, I have another article on that here.
#7 – Japanese Sylveon VMAX #93
~$400
Once again, the modern Japanese Eevee Hero set strikes again on the list.
While the English version of this card holds an impressive ~$100 value, that doesn’t hold a candle to the Japanese version. This set once again remains highly sought after and highly exclusive and this card has climbed up to nearly the top of that list.
While it may not be #1 on this list, it most definitely has made an appearance on the list of cutest Pokémon cards ever released.
#6 – 1st Edition Umbreon Neo Discovery #13
~$450
Not surprisingly, another Neo set card makes the list. The 1st Edition Umbreon from Neo Discovery is a MAJOR collectors card. I know I’ve spoken about the art on a few cards on this list, but this is certainly a favorite among a lot of collectors.
The huge moon in the background with the glowing Umbreon bands, paired with this being yet another sought after vintage set makes this an incredibly popular card.
If you’re curious where this card falls on the list of most expensive 1st Edition cards, look no further.
Seriously, congrats on having this one if you do. It’s an incredibly cool card.
#5 – Skyridge Umbreon #H30
~$570
Another card, another Umbreon and Skyridge set making an appearance. If you’re curious to read more about some of the most valuable Pokémon card sets, look no further.
Back to the card though. This is the MOST valuable Eeveelution e-reader card. And once again it is both incredibly valuable and incredibly cool.
If you happen to get a PSA 10 in one of these, you will have a card worth nearly $4000!
#4 – Umbreon VMAX #215
~$750
The Alternate Art Umbreon VMAX from Evolving Skies. THE chase card of the entire Sword and Shield era.
There really isn’t another modern card that competes with this in interest, value, fluctuation of value, the news, or otherwise. And despite its wild fluctuations in price, it has still remained a major chase for all modern collectors and stayed highly valuable.
Because of that though, it definitely has a lot of different fakes on the market. I write about them and this card particularly with quite a bit of detail because of that.
And as far as Pokémon card investing goes, this card remains a hot topic. My quick take is that the interest and value of the card makes it worth holding onto despite ever increasing pop reports of PSA 10’s.
Regardless of your position, this has been and will remain a highly popular and sought after card.
#3 – Japanese Umbreon VMAX Alt Art
~$1,300
At #3 comes THE chase card of the Sword and Shield era, but in Japanese.
A lot of people might not know about the Japanese version of the Umbreon VMAX. All you really need to know is that it is rare enough and hard enough to get a hold of that it is quite a bit more expensive than its English sibling.
So if you have the chance to pick one of these up, I would definitely encourage it.
#2 – Umbreon Gold Star #17
~$1,380
The Umbreon Gold Star. One of the most valuable and sought after Gold Star cards there is.
While the value of this card has fluctuated a lot in the past few years (From $840 up to $2500 in its raw form), it has obviously still remained impressively valuable.
For any Umbreon collector, this might be considered the ultimate chase card. And while it only sits at #2 here, it is the most valuable in its PSA 10 form on the entire list, sitting at an impressive ~$12,000.
#1 – Espeon Gold Star #16
~$2,000
Coming in at the #1 most expensive Eeveelution Pokémon card is the Gold Star Espeon from the Pop Series 5 Set. If you’ve looked at some of my other top lists or know anything about these, the Gold Star cards were very limited print upon release and are all incredibly expensive to this day.
Interestingly enough, the Gold Star Espeon in its raw form on average sells for more than even the Charizard and Umbreon Gold star cards! While the PSA 10 version doesn’t quite match the value of the other two, it’s raw form holds incredibly value and has the #1 spot on this list!
If you happen to have one of these lying around a binder, then a huge congrats to you and your wallet!
#0 – Japanese Espeon Daisuki Club #53 L-P Promo
~$6,415
While a card like this didn’t fit the requirements of the original list, I did feel it was worth showing off and telling its story as it is an interesting one.
This card among others in the Daisuki Club list were Japanese exclusive releases. You had to be in Japan and in the Daisuki club to even get a chance to earn this card.
After getting in the club, you would have to earn Action Points (AP) by attending events and completing other actions based on the point and club requirements. Once the points were earned, they could be spent on a number of different cards from the set.
One of them was the Espeon we show above. It took 7,200 action points to earn the card and was a limited print at that.
So while you may not see this card lying around in a binder anytime soon, now you at least know about and can appreciate its existence.
Summary
For those who were counting, congrats to Umbreon for making it on the list 9 times! No other Eeveelution came close to that.
Big congrats as well to the e-reader and Gold Star cards who held down an impressive 10 of the 21 spots.
There you have it. Some of the most expensive raw Eeveelution Pokémon cards!
If you want to see some other similar lists, I have one on both cheap Charizard’s and expensive Charizard’s as well as Pikachu’s!
If there are any others you’d like to see, let me know by sending me an email at [email protected]!